Ghana · Wildlife

6-Hour Shai Hills and Dodowa Tour with Tsenku Falls

6 Hours Round trip from Accra Easy pace

Spot antelopes in Shai Hills Park near Accra

Look at the beads collection at TK beads in Amrahia, Accra

Find baboons at the Shai Hills Resource Reserve

Witness nature unfold in front of your eyes

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Shai Hills Resource Reserve, the only wildlife reserve in the Greater Accra plains
02 See birds, butterflies, antelope, baboons, a bat cave, fenced ostriches, and zebras
03 Walk through the beautiful forest to the seasonal Tsenku Falls
04 Discover the ancient and friendly village of Dodowa
05 Stop at TK Beads to learn how traditional Ghanaian beads are made

Visit the Shai Hills Resource Reserve, the only wildlife reserve in the Greater Accra plains, on this 6-hour tour from Accra. Explore its flora and fauna with a site guide, including birds, butterflies, antelope, baboons, a bat cave, fenced ostriches, and zebras, then climb a rock for sweeping views over the plains. Continue to the ancient and friendly village of Dodowa for a forest walk to the seasonal Tsenku Falls, with an optional visit to the Potter's Village Orphanage Home. Round out the experience at TK Beads, where you will learn how traditional Ghanaian beads are made.

Explore the reserve with a site guide and see birds, butterflies, antelope, a bat cave, baboons, fenced ostriches, and zebras.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Accra, Shai Hills Resource Reserve, Dodowa

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Shai Hills Wildlife, Dodowa Village and TK Beads

Meet your tour guide at your accommodation in Accra.
Depart for the Shai Hills Resource Reserve, the only wildlife reserve in the Greater Accra plains.
Explore the reserve with a site guide and see birds, butterflies, antelope, a bat cave, baboons, fenced ostriches, and zebras.
Climb to the top of a rock to take in the view of the Greater Accra plains.
Continue to the ancient and friendly village of Dodowa.
Make your way on foot through the beautiful forest to the seasonal Tsenku Falls.
- Optionally, visit the Potter's Village Orphanage Home to see how special children are cared for. You may bring some items to make a donation that will make many children smile.
Stop at TK Beads to learn how traditional Ghanaian beads are made.

Get dropped off at the location of your choice in Accra.